Our Dance
She runs into the kitchen
Looks at the invitation on the refrigerator door.
Today is the Father – Daughter Dance
The night she has been waiting for.
She wonders if he knows
This is her favorite night of the year.
Tonight it’s just she and her daddy
It is a day she holds so dear.
He walks into the kitchen
His coffee in his hand.
Tonight he gets to dance with his daughter
A special treat for any man.
He wonders if she still loves this night
Like she like she did way back when.
He wonders if she knows he wishes
This night would never end.
She went and bought a brand new dress
A pair of shoes was also on her list.
Mommy will fix her hair real nice
And place a flower on her wrist.
He’ll take that suit out of his closet
It’s not new but barely worn.
He only wears it on special occasions
Like the night when she was born.
She’ll walk onto the dance floor
Her daddy following close behind.
She’ll try to dance as well as mommy
By not stepping on his toes this time.
He follows her onto the dance floor
She’s not that tiny little girl she used to be.
Oh how he wish he could go back to the time
When she used to dance upon his feet.
She moves with her daddy to the music
He’s a good dancer but that’s no surprise.
She wonders if he knows
He’ll always be a hero in her eyes.
These are the moments he lives for
He knows too soon they will be gone.
But the night he danced with his daughter
Will be a memory that will forever live on.
Tonight is their special night
They both know it without saying a word.
Tonight exists just the two of them
Dancing in each other’s world.
Dedicated to every dad who has ever danced with his little girl.
Mike Miller
January 31, 2011
In memory of my little girl. I will always remember our dance.
“Hugs and Kisses”
